Elizabeth Chechak

Austin, Texas

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Mar 10	Volunteer Activity: U of T Austin PH Brigade Mar 2014 Nic
Dec 29	Volunteer Activity: UT Austin Medical Brigade Dec 2012 Nicaragua

U of T Austin PH Brigade Mar 2014 Nic

End Date: Mar 16, 2014 12:00 AM

Volunteer Activity Message

Public Health volunteers spend 7 days in Nicaragua, improving basic home infrastructure & sanitation and providing health education to help reduce the incidences of life-threatening, but preventable, diseases in a rural community. With an understanding of the holistic model that focuses on education, community health sustainability and infrastructural development, volunteers first receive a comprehensive introduction to the country\'s public health challenges and the Public Health program\'s ground-up solution. They will take a tour of the community and introduce themselves to the beneficiary families. Then, working side-by-side with community members and local masons, volunteers construct five infrastructure projects meant to improve the health of the home and surrounding environment: eco-stoves, latrines, pilas (water storage units), showers and concrete floors. Additionally, as a key component of the program, Public Health volunteers collaborate with the local teachers to help provide community-wide education workshops and training, proliferating sanitation and hygiene practices and empowering families with both the knowledge and tools to live healthier lives.

Volunteer Goals

Program Goal: $0.00 / Airfare Goal: $0.00

Renee Slade donated $25

Saying "keep building and helping mankind. Nurse Slade"

Feb 28, 2014 10:41 AM

Anonymous donated $346

Feb 25, 2014 10:19 AM

Sandra K Martin donated $50

Feb 19, 2014 03:37 PM

Brian Burgio donated $200

Saying "We are proud of you Elizabeth!!!"

Feb 17, 2014 10:30 AM

Le Quyen T Nguyen donated $100

Feb 17, 2014 10:05 AM

Mark O Reid donated $50

Saying "Good luck on your trip!"

Feb 16, 2014 09:07 AM

Carroll Shanks donated $75

Saying "Great Job Elizabeth. Proud of you. Keep it up. Carroll & Pam"

Feb 06, 2014 10:30 PM

Anonymous donated $50

Saying "You make us proud!"

Feb 06, 2014 02:05 PM

Victoria Cheng donated $20

Feb 03, 2014 04:35 PM

donated $50

Saying "Have a fun and safe trip. Love Aunt Terry and Asia Lee"

Jan 24, 2014 07:54 AM

Michael Chechak donated $50

Jan 21, 2014 08:26 AM

Anonymous donated $350

Jan 15, 2014 03:03 AM

Nelson W Sticka donated $100

Jan 13, 2014 12:20 PM

Virginia Rutledge donated $50

Saying "Very admirable to use your spring break to help others. Way to be proactive and make a difference!"

Jan 11, 2014 08:06 AM